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SRVUSD is proud of its initiative to construct and operate solar arrays in the parking lots of five schools in the District: California High School (CHS), Dougherty Valley High School (DVHS), Monte Vista High School (MVHS), San Ramon Valley High School (SRVHS), and Diablo Vista Middle School (DVMS). These five systems are comprised of more than 10,000 panels. The systems, by contract, began converting solar energy to electricity at these schools starting October 1, 2011. Gale Ranch Middle School (GRMS) was added in 2012.

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Overview

First 5 schools completed in 2011

First Year Expected Output: 6.2 million kWh/year overall at 5 schools:

CHS, DVHS, MVHS, SRVH, DVMS

Gale Ranch was added in 2012 (fixed tilt)

Over 10,000 panels district-wide. SunPower panels are the most efficient in the world at converting solar energy to electricity

System data by site:

School

System Rating

(kW DC)

Expected 1st Year Output

(kWh)

California HS

750

1,365,642

Dougherty Valley HS

1,023

1,873,050

Monte Vista HS

886

1,623,032

San Ramon Valley HS

497

841,537

Diablo Valley MS

259

475,922

Subtotal first 5 sites:

3,415

6,179,183

Gale Ranch MS

274

434,146

Total:

3,689

6,613,329

System will generate over 2/3 of the electricity required to run these five schools

The project is funded by $25,000,000 in low interest QSCBs. The SunPower contract for design and construction of a 3.4 mW system is $23,277,682. Balance of funding may be used for inspection, security, bond costs, technical consultants, contingency for hidden conditions, and other soft costs. In 2012 Gale Ranch was added for $1,499,135.

Base prices without maintenance or performance guarantee:

First 5: $22,725,261 ($6.65 per kWp)

Gale Ranch: 1,379,452 ($5.03 per kWp)

17 year output guaranteed by SunPower at 95% of expected performance

If actual performance is less than the adjusted expected performance, SunPower will pay the district for lost savings based on historical rates – as well as lost utility rebates.

Warranties

Solar panels have 25 year warranties

Inverters have 20 year warranties

Maintenance agreement for 17 years included in price

The height of the support structures range from 12 feet to 18 feet high, with the tracker systems mounted on top. Gale Ranch is fixed tilt

The project has been reviewed and approved by the Division of State Architect as well as the local and State Fire Marshals. Notification requirements under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) have been met.